If your father did not sign the documents prior to his passing then they are not applicable. His estate would pass under the laws of intestacy. ...

Letters Testamentary are not issued when you are using the small estate affidavit process. You likely need to speak directly with the financial...

How many days do notices of hearing need to b served. and is that all that is required or do we serve all petitions

TEDRA (RCW 11.96A) requires 20 days notice. An additional three days notice is required if notice is provided by mail.

If your daughter is in WA State, then the guardianship should be moved to WA State. In general this requires you to start a guardianship in WA and...

Think have inheritance

You search the Washington State Superior Court filings for probate proceedings opened in the name of the decedent. You need to conduct a statewide...

What authority does an executor have in deciding how an estate is dealt with?

The power or authority of an executor comes from the terms of the Last Will and Testament and the order of the court that established the probate...

What is the fees for a trustee

The rate for reimbursement of mileage is set by the IRS each year. Fees charged by trustees are sometimes a percentage of the value of the Trust...

Do i need paperwork stating that my sister's temporary guardianship of my child is now expired?

When you appeared before the judge, the judge should have signed an order that set forth all of the things that he told you in court. Review that...

Will we have to go through probate?

A probate will need to be established. The personal representative of the probate estate will have the authority to sell the home and distribute...

How do I get a court appointed guardianship for my mother?

The answer to your last question is that you won't be liable for your mother's debts while acting as her guardian unless you have obligated...